June 24, 1994: The CFL Colts, Baltimore's expansion team in the Canadian Football League, open preseason play with a 33-18 road win over the Shreveport Pirates. Donald Igwebuike kicks four field goals, including a 55-yarder, in Baltimore's first pro football appearance since 1985, when the Baltimore Stars played in the United States Football League championship game.

June 19, 1977: The Baltimore Monuments pad their lead in the American Pro Slo-Pitch Softball League's Eastern Division, sweeping a pair from Louisville, 13-5 and 4-1, at Rips Field in Bowie. Byron "The Lord") Ziegler wins both games, and Lawrence "Boom Boom" Hutcherson drives in four runs.

June 23, 1971: Having shed its military traditions, McDonogh changes its nickname from Cadets to Eagles. Other mascots considered are Trojans, Falcons and Spartans.

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Curt Blefary on May 3, 1995.

Curt Blefary on May 3, 1995.

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June 18, 1966: The Orioles hit five home runs, tying a club record, in a 16-6 rout of the Red Sox in Boston. Frank Robinson, Boog Powell, Brooks Robinson, Davey Johnson and Curt Blefary connect for Baltimore's soon-to-be world champions.

June 19, 1949: Bill "Daddy" Byrd pitches the Baltimore Elite Giants past the New York Cubans, 3-1, in a Negro American League game at Bugle Field. A spitballer, Byrd plays 17 years with the home team and wins 114 games, fourth best in league history.

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Jim Thorpe in an undated file photo.

Jim Thorpe in an undated file photo.

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June 22, 1920: The first-place Orioles defeat the Akron Buckeyes, 6-5, in an International League game at Oriole Park. Outfielder Jim Thorpe, football All-American and two-time Olympic gold medalist, homers for the losers.

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Ravens first-round draft pick C.J. Mosley is introduced to the media at the Ravens' training facility in Owings Mills on May 9, 2014.

Ravens first-round draft pick C.J. Mosley is introduced to the media at the Ravens' training facility in Owings Mills on May 9, 2014.